{"id":5958,"date":"2026-06-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/?p=5958"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:23:38","slug":"malwarebytes-launches-free-reverse-phone-check-to-help-consumers-identify-potential-scam-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/2026\/06\/03\/malwarebytes-launches-free-reverse-phone-check-to-help-consumers-identify-potential-scam-numbers","title":{"rendered":"Malwarebytes Launches Free\u00a0Reverse Phone\u00a0Check\u00a0to Help Consumers Identify\u00a0Potential Scam Numbers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New standalone tool delivers fast, no-sign-in scam verification powered by Malwarebytes trusted threat intelligence <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANTA CLARA, Calif. \u2013 June 3, 2026 \u2013 <\/strong>Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, today launched Malwarebytes Scam Number Check<\/a>, a free, standalone web experience designed to help consumers quickly determine whether a phone number may be associated with scam activity. It answers the question, \u201cis this phone number safe?\u201d with a speedy reverse lookup tool. It also includes community context; users are alerted if other people have seen scam activity from the number, or they can report a number, providing additional information about the call or text type such as robocall, fraud and delivery.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check if a phone number is sa<\/strong>fe: <\/strong>malwarebytes.com\/scam-check\/phone<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scammers stole more than $21 billion from Americans last year, according to the latest IC3 report.<\/a> Malwarebytes Scam Guard data revealed phone-call assisted social engineering ranks among the top five types of scams illustrating that many start with what appears to be an innocent phone call or text from a legit phone number spoofed for malicious means. A simple check if the number is legit, or if others in their area have seen this scam provides valuable insights, empowering people to hang up and providing them with a platform to report the number. Powered by the Malwarebytes threat intelligence engine, the tool analyzes carrier data, contextual signals and known scam indicators from the millions of examples in the company\u2019s database to surface relevant insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost people don\u2019t have an IT department, a CISO or formal security training, but they\u2019re still expected to navigate increasingly sophisticated scams,\u201d said Michael Sherwood, VP of Product, Malwarebytes. \u201cWe need to give people simple, effective tools to fight back. The Scam Number Check offers a fast, trusted way to verify a phone number and make an informed decision. It also enables people to help others in their community by reporting scam and fraud calls, making everyone safer.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of revealing who a number belongs to, Malwarebytes focuses on what matters most: helping users quickly and confidently determine whether a number is safe and trustworthy, without compromising privacy. It also provides easy-to-follow recommendations on how to spot and avoid scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of Malwarebytes Scam Number Check<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n